Special Education TODAY
House Hearing Considers Building an AI-Ready America
The full Education & Workforce Committee held a hearing on Wednesday titled "Building an AI-Ready America." Witnesses included Ms. Chaya Nayak, Head of Certifications and Jobs Platform, OpenAI; Mr...
Read more >Education Funding for the Fiscal Year Nears Finish Line, Education Department Central Issue of Debate
Despite being nearly a third of the way through Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, Congress is still actively debating how to appropriate funds and whether to add any additional requirements this year. Under a...
Read more >Hayes HS Teacher Named Special Ed Teacher of the Year
Delaware, Ohio - Rebecca Saunders, an intervention specialist at Hayes High School, has been named the 2026 Teacher of the Year by the Council for Exceptional Children. The award recognizes teachers...
Read more >Building a Better Future: Funding, Tech, and the Special Education Workforce
In the inaugural episode of CEC’s new podcast, Rewriting the Narrative, host Ben Tillotson, CEC President-Elect, sits down with Dr. Danielle “Dani” Kovach and Glenna Wright-Gallo for a candid...
What’s Next in Special Education: What Every Educator Should Know for the Year Ahead
2026 is right around the corner, and with it comes new opportunities—and new challenges—for the field of special education. As technology evolves, policies shift, and classrooms continue to adapt to...
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